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Celebrating mothers and the great Labrador companions of Grouse Hollow – Grouse Hollow Journal for May 8, 2026

by Greg Koelker Eight years ago today the current most famous dog in Vernon County was born. On a sweltering July day, Ellen and I drove to Sparta to meet him and take him home. He rode home in Ellen’s lap...

The Mud Band Summer: Rock, Roll, and Coming of Age in 1970. Grouse Hollow Journal for May 1, 2026

by Greg Koelker Greg Koelker May 1, 1970 – “it was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” (thanks to Chuck Dickens). I was just over a week from coming of age and signing up for the draft. In...

The Jig is Up! Rival Hens and Close Calls at the Downed Barn: Grouse Hollow Journal for April 24, 2026

by Greg Koelker I had a great turkey hunt on the final day of my season last week, on Earth Day as it were. I took the Ranger up the ridge and parked it by what we call “the downed barn” an ancient grain...

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